The Gift of Hospitality
The distinction between the commands to be hospitable, as found in verses like Romans 12:13, and the gift of hospitality, referenced in the context of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians Continue ReadingThe Gift of Hospitality
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Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
The Lord’s Prayer, as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13, begins with the invocation, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” This opening phrase is rich with theological significance and offers Continue ReadingOur Father in heaven, hallowed be your name
Essential Skills and Competencies for Leading a Small Group
This is an ongoing Bible study research project that started when I was challenged to help develop a class that trains group members to become group leaders. As I started Continue ReadingEssential Skills and Competencies for Leading a Small Group
Top 10 Most Important Things for Christians Today
The ten most important things for Christians in the world today center on upholding the core tenets of faith, living out the teachings of Jesus Christ, and engaging with the Continue ReadingTop 10 Most Important Things for Christians Today
Give us this day our daily bread
In the heart of the Lord’s Prayer, nestled within Matthew 6, is a phrase of profound simplicity and deep faith: “Give us this day our daily bread.” This request, small Continue ReadingGive us this day our daily bread